Judge: Case closed

A federal judge largely approves a proposed settlement in the years-old antitrust case. The government praises the decision, while critics say the case should have looked at what Microsoft's up to now.

A federal judge largely approves a proposed settlement in the years-old antitrust case. The government praises the decision, while critics say the case should have looked at what Microsoft's up to now. But it may not be completely over just yet; the remaining states could appeal, and European officials are continuing a separate investigation.

Is the case finally over?
Unless one side or another decides to appeal, Friday's decision could mark the final chapter in a case once said to be a definitive one for antitrust law.

Rivals come up short
The federal judge says rejected harsh antitrust punishments for Microsoft because they would unfairly benefit its competitors.

Commentary: Machiavelli and Microsoft
When it came to her final word on Microsoft, a federal judge turns to Niccolo Machiavelli's famous Renaissance treatise on power politics for direction.

Redmond's multiple personalities
Four years after the government charged Microsoft with violating antitrust laws, the company has grown richer and more influential.

Key players: Where are they now?
As the Microsoft antitrust trial dragged on, some of the most influential people involved moved on. Here's where some key players have gone.

Microsoft's reprieve: Breakup avoided
An appeals court sends an order to break up the software giant back to a lower court. The appeals court rules that the trial judge "seriously tainted the proceedings."